1935-01-04 — Page 9

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, JANUARY - 4, 1935.

ENDURING FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN ITALY AND FRANCE

M. PIERRE LAVAL

LATE CARDINAL BOURNE

Last Respects To Church Leader

(Special to "Hong Kong Daily, Press")

LAVAL OUTLINES OBJECTS OF HIS MISSION TO ROME

"Defend The nterests Of Peace Together

Paris, January 3.

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The task before Signor Mussolini and myself is not only to establish a solid basis of enduring friendship between Italy and France but also to place our common friendship at the service of peace." M. Laval thus summed up the objects of his mis...

sion to Rome.

am convinced

He continued: We have the same understanding in the present grave difficul ties and shall defend the interests of peace together. I have taken care to do nothing" incompatible with respect for our friendship and I have been delighted to encounter in all Governments the same sense of responsibility incumbent upon us. I that the work I have undertaken with Signor Mussolini is bound to lead to a rapproche- ment of all those whose collaboration is indispensable to safeguarding peace." Laval added that preliminary negotiations have been delicate and throughout imbued with great cordiality-Reuter.

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NON-INTERFERENCE WITH AUSTRIAN AFFAIRS

Negotiations

(By » Telegraph, Copyright, Tale graphic Messages "Ordinance. '1894

Received, January 3, 730 p.m.)

Lendon, Jan. 3. Expressions of regret from ali parts of the world continue to pour in at the Archbishop's house at Westminster on the death of Cardinal Bourne who, though he did not bear the official title of the primate of Catholle was regarded not only of the English Catholle but also as the spiritual head of millions of Roman Catholic

An announcement made In Rome sub-stated that he will have important Jects of King George throughout interviews with the head of the the Empire.

A few hours before, his death, the two countries. and that in par- Italian state on questions affecting Cardinal Bourne wired to theticular they will be directed to Pope saying that being at the threshold of his death his

Wards concluding the conversa progress between the two chan- tons which have recently been in

London, Jan. 2. and Italy for sponsoring a multi- between France

lateral pact guaranteeing the in- tegrity of Austria have been ag tively continuing, and at the con- clusion of the French meeting this afternoon it was an- Cabinet

nounced in Parts that the invita- tion. extended to the French For eign Minister, M. Laval, by Premier England, Mussolini to visit Rome had been 25 head accepted, M. Laval will accordingly

Church leave Paris to-night.

cellories.

LONDON SATISFACTION

thought was for the Pontiff. The last Pope, unable to conceal his grief, repiled sending his thanks and blessings. When the Pope learn ed of the Cardinal's death he said The news of M. Laval's projected Mass for the repose of the Car-visit to Rome has been received in dinal's soul;

London with special satisfaction, Cardinal Bourne les in state in as it is taken as indicating the the hail of Westminister Cathed probability of a successful outcome ral. Thousands paid their last re- of the Franco-Italian negotiations, spects yesterday and to-day to the in which the British Government leader of their Church. Vespers have been taking an active in- matins and lauds were sung to-terest.

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statement of the principles of Austrian Integrity

and in- dependence and of the agree- ment between Italy, Yugoslavia, Czechoslovakia and Hungary,' not to interfere with the internal af fairs of Austria, or each other, and

sion. not to initiate any act of aggres-

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LONDON PRESS - (Special to the "Hong Kong Dally Fress").

(By Telegraph, Copyright, Teta prophie. Asetager. Urdinance, 1994

Received, January 3, 1.30 p.m.)

Zondon, Jan. 3.

The morning papers, welcoming

the the unlocking of the deadlock of

trace the favourable turn in the Franco-Italian discussion, events taken to the British media

The papers, however, hint

were held up for twenty-four hours The Franco-Italian negotiations because Austria was reluctant to agree to any guarantee of inde- pendence by her Balkan neigh-tion. bours.

formula which is understood to be Premier Mussolini has drafted.a

tria has accepted, thus enabling on the above lines and which Aus- M. Laval to leave for Rome.

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SIGNOR MUSSOLINI

AMERICAN SHIP COLLISION

Five Members Of Crew Missing

New York, Jan. 3. After a later check, the owners report that five members of the crew are missing from the coastal steamer. Lexington which after collision with the Jane Christenson.

The report adds that twenty people were injured- Beuter.

EARLY REPORTS

Bank steamer

New York, Jan, 2 The Colonial Navigation Com- pany's coastal steamer Lexington has been rammed and sunk on the that the ends of the Rome dis-East River. ed and that the impending accord tons and 240 feet in length, was en cussions was-considerably narrow-

The Lexington, which is 1,240

to be limited to the African issues. with 130 passengers and a crew of between France and Italy is likely route to Providence, Rhode Island, Beyond that should an agreement | 52. The non-interference agreement be reached concerning the Central .he not only to ease the tension in the cording to the British Press, be was almost sliced in half. may well have far-reaching results European issues, there would, ac-Line steamer Jane Christenson and collided with the Arrow

Balkans but to improve Italo-fopad a formula for the settlerpent sank in ten minutes and now lies Yugoslav relations and may possi- of the Austrian question which in 40 feet of water with only the bly develop during M. Laval's visit would permit all the neighcouring funnels showing above into a consultative pact which will countries to adhere to the proposed face. mean that the Powers concerned, Pact. It is understod that the Italy, Yugoslavia Czechoslovakia, Austria, and Hungary, would agree to confer before any intended step was taken by any party concerned. Reuter

FRENCH PRESS COMMENT (Special to "Hong Kong Daily Press")

2424.

ouestion of the Austuta glance had been shelved: The Powers concemed will merely engage to abstain from all interference, in Austria's own affairs and not to meddle with each other's domestic issues..

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GERMANY'S ATTITUDE (Special to "Hong Kong

Dally ·Press").

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COMMODITY EXCHANGE

AGREEMENT

More British Coal For Irish Cattle

London, Jan, 2

COALFIELDS TO BENEFIT The coalfields principally con-

waters from the staking vessel A gentleman's agreement has

Passengers jumped into the icy and the river immediately became been arrived at between the Irish cerned are South Wales, Lanca- a bedlam of sirens; and tugboats Free State and the British Govern.jshire, and South-west Scotland::

thus the agreement will especially benefit the particularly distressed areas,

and other river craft rushed to the scene. The work of commenced.

rescue vient, by which the Free State will A makeshift hospital, meanwhile, coal in exchange for equivalent im

take a larger quantity of British was established on the Manhattan` shore and doctors were rushed to this point from the Bellevue Hospital and from other institu- tions.

It is not yet known whether there have been any deaths, but the number so far reported rescued is between 100 and 150. Most of these were women.

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change of coal for cattle will be

It is understood that "the ex-

ports of Irish cattle into Britain.

outside the duties imposed on Free The agreement is believed to be state produce in connection with an important step towards the the Land Annuities dispute and restoration of normal relations be that there will be similar arrange- tween the two countries and hopes ments with regard to duties on coal are expressed that such a develop-entering Ireland. ment will lead to an improvement The Anglo-Irish agreement in-

day and requiem miass will be The European questions under sung by the Archbishop of Cardiff discussion between Paris and Rome on Friday night and burial will were the subject of a conversation follow immediately. Members of between the British Foreign Secre- graphic Messages "Ordinance,

(Ey Telegraph, Copyright, Toni the diplomatie Corps und Govern-tary. Sir John Simon, and the ment leaders and other more pro-French Premier, M. Flandin and

Received, January 3, 4.30 p.m.) minent people in every branch of Foreign Minister, M. Laval, during

Paris, Jan. 3. public life will be present at a Sir John Simon's brief

The French papers accompany graphic Messages Ordinance,

(B Telegraph, Copyright, Tala- solemn pontificial requiem on Fri-Paris on his way from London to

stay in M. Laval's Rome trip with the Received, January 3, 4:30 pm.)

1894 day. A simple tomb of state the Riviera, where he is at presenting themselves of the occasion. to

most enthusiastic comments, avail- - beneath the tiny chapel at St. on holiday. The British Foreign highly praise Franco-Italian amity.

Berlin, Jan. 3.

u outstanding Anglo-Irish poli-volved much negotiation but was Edmunds is being prepared the body of Cardinal Bourne. From touch with the French and Italian ernment

for Secretary has since kept in close The decision of the French Goy the Franco-Italian discussion is Germany's attitude respecting

tical questions.

completed before Christmas, Mr. Westminster Cathedral the body Governments.-

tn despatch Laval, to outlined by Deutsche Diplomatis-

CONFUSION ON BOARD

The effect of the agreement will J. Thomas, Secretary for the will be taken through quiet coun- British Wireless.

Rome-due to Layala insistence- che Korrespondez as follows: Ger-

be that over 1,000,000 tons more

Dominions, Mr. Walter Elliott, try lanes and buried in the spot

became

Survivors said the wildest con- British coal will enter the Free Minister of Agriaulture, and Mr. common property this many carefully watched this dis-

fusion prevailed when the terrific State, while Irish circles estimate the Board of Trade, being the prio chosen by Cardinal Bourne him-

morning when the population was cussion but shows neither inclina-collision occurred, just after the that it will mean the extra im.

Walter Runciman, President of sek.

informed of the great event by tion nor interest to take giant headlines in the papers.

therein, Germany's viewpoint re All papers stress that it is the specting the various Central Euro- first time since the war that a pean issues and Austrian issue in French foreign minister in office particular is sufficiently known 80 will pay a visit to the Italian capi- that there is no cause for any kind tal to negotiate. Stress was also of demarches as asserted by some Laid on the fact that for the first French papers. time since the resumption of dip-pending are too nebulous

The discussions lomatic relations between France permit the German policy to adopt as to and The Holy See a French either, a positive or negative 'at- foreign minister is waiting upon titude. the Pope..

No steps will be taken for some-

RUMANIA" EXCLUDED

Rome, Jan. 2.

It is agreed that Rumania wil days concerning the appointment be excluded from the non-interfer- of Cardinal Bourne's successor.

ence agreement, anyhow for the The choice tes with the Pope to present as she is not an Austrian whom names will be submitted border state.

by the canons of Westminster. France and Italy certainly had "Among those mentioned are Mon- the intention of trying to include signor Duchemin, rector of Beda Germany in the agreement, but at College, Dr. Downey, "the Arch-present It is uncertain whether bishop of Liverpool, and Dr. Ami- Germany is prepared to be drawn go, Bishop of Southwark

Dr. In Downey, who is in Melbourne, is Reuter. curtalling his visit there and "leaving England by Jaruary 8-- Transocean Zuo Min

POLISH MILL HANDS LOCKED OUT

(Special to "Hong Kong Daily. Press")

is

Telo 1894.

(D. Telegraph. Copyright, graphic Messager. Ordinarice, Received, January 3, 7.30 p.m.)

Warsaw, Jan. 3. Mill operatives to the number of 5.000 were locked out at Zdunska Wola as a result of the decision of the owners to close down. The motive of the owner is to impose

1 new and more favourable con- tract on the operatives. Transocean Kuo Min.

NON-INTERFERENCE

Rome, Jan. 2.

French political circles declare themselves highly satisfied with It is understood that the Franco- the turn of events. Some papers Italian agreement, which is expublished a draft of the treaty to pected to be signed during M be signed at Rome "by Mussolini Laval's visit, will comprise aland Laval,.—-

more forcible Franco-Italian re- Fransocean: Kuo Min.

RED TERROR IN RUSSIA

British Labourite Protest

SILVER MARKET

From Our Own Correspondent!

London, Jan. 3. London Silver prices to-day were unchanged, as follow:-

Jan, 2 Jan. 3 Spot.......... 24-5/8 24-5/8 Forward 24-3/4 24-3/4". London on New York cross rate (By Telegraph, Copyright, Tete at 2 pm. to-day was 4.92-3/4 com- graphic Massager Ordinance, 1891.pared with 494 at closing yester Received, January 3, 7.40 p.m.)

(Special to "Hong Kong Dally Press"}

day,

part Lexington had passed Brooklyn portation of 150,000 head of cattle cipal negotiators on the British

Bince it is in keeping with the time honoured tactics to shift all responsibility for all difficulties cropping up to Germany, it is well worth to state once and for all that Germany, does not intend to Interfere with the discussions.- Transccan Kuo Min.

AMERICAN CONGRESS

APPOINTMENTS

South Gain Control Of Leading Positions

Washington, January 9,

Bridge.

over the present quota limita

side. Terrified passengers started to A further outcome of the agree-tain has been informed of the new The Mining Association of Brt- put on life-belts and to leap overment will be the cessation of Irish development the side. Some of the boats were imports of coal from Germany and win he made by the Association lowered away.

and arrangements Poland as soon as the Free State's for allocating the new trade be- The scene of the collision is not present contracts with those coun- tween the coalfields concerned far from the spot where over 1,000 tries expire. lives were.

locum disaster of June, 1904,

loat in the General

Bouter

Router.

HAUPTMANN TRIAL

Amazing Public Interest

CRUISER EMDEN AT CAPETOWN

War Time Incident Recalled

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Daily Press"}" \-| (By. Telegraph, Copyright, Tala graphic Massager Ordinance.

1895" Buceloud, January 9, 4-30 p.m.)

Capetown, Jan 3.

CLASS ENEMIES AT

MICROPHONE”

Soviet Wireless Officials Removed From Posts

(Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Press)

By" Telegraph, Copyright, Te graphic / Meuages Ordinance, 2804 Received January 3, 7:30 p.m.)

London, Jan. 3. "Class enemies at mic have been discovered by the Saviet authorities in Moscow, acco

Flemington, NJ., Jan. 3, Amazing scenes were. witnessed at the trial of Bruno Hauptmann A hearty send off was given to on a charge of murder of the the cruiser Emden when

to the Times Riga correspond Lindbergh baby.

she Hundreds of people on the Wednesday afternoon after lying on at Moscow wireless

steamed out of the harbour on the adds that ztern measure

be taken against count The South has gained control opening day beselged the court at anchor here for over a week, of offices with the nomination of tammed by boys who hawked developed between the officers and and announcers have

the leading congressional house, the interior of which was The most cordial relations had

Six prominent wireles Byrns and also the selection of photographs in the streets Res the population of Capetom dar moved from their pos J. T. Robinson" of Arkansas, ástaurants found food supplies in- ing themag and New Year festi and Mkerzhester published an Democratic Leader of the Senate suficient, while empty houses were vites which were the occasion for apology to the Soviet publie William Bankhead, Tallulah's improvised for sleeping quarters, many exchanges of visits

bering subjected them to hear father is Leader of the House of The morning papers report the Recalling the fact that the pre- to bean Included in

board and ashore

such baneful Tems as have -bassador to protest against the Ambassador pointed out

Representatives ar new wave of Red terror in Russia everything what happened in Ru

proceedings almost in extenso. Calcutta, January 3. wan received by the Ambassador sia had been dictated by reasons for dealing with unwanted legis voting sixty columna to the trial is named after the famous alp President Roosevelt's facilities Three New York Journals are de sent Emden, the first warship earthquake shock of very with marked discourtesy accord of the State's own security lation have been increased by the

built by Germany since the war, great

ensity,✅ with epicentre | lag to Prem'reports, « After hear-

The ambassador in conclusion ruling party caucis requiring that chosen

Five out of six jurymen hitherto which was stationed at Tringtan probably m

the region of Ing their protest, the Soviet Am- declared that in certain European the petition to force a bill on to four, women jurors, all mothers, and "put up a gallant night be

are fathers. There are at the outbreak of the World War Southern Tibet about 200 miles basandor regretted that the Lab- countries there still live certain the noor of the House must be north of Mount Everest, was purities before making a protest White Russians who are organizing supported by a majority, namely bergh will see the prisoner for the cruiser Sydn

It la expected that Mrs. Lind-fore being recorded here at 120am—had failed to get thesmelves ac public terror acte in Rustin. -

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EARTHQUAKE SHOCK IN

INDIA

London, Jan. 3,

A deputation of British Labourt-

ties who waited on the Soviet Am-

that

frst time to-day,

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